Learning the ropes from an O/O vs school/training.

@CK73 - here's the thread; similar question you have.

 

@x1Heavy - See now, sometimes sailors do wear USMC uniforms. Now do you believe me?

 

Hey, don't be discouraged! I had a guy up the street from me when I was 21. I was driving a bobtail at the time, but wanted to get into the big league. I went up to him and told him who I was and that I totally dug his cabover Pete! He let me ride one night with him and actually let me drive! I had my permit. He taught me A TON! Many years later I was in a position to hire drivers for 2 different company's at 2 different times. All manner of guys from trucking schools showed up for the jobs, and I took them out for test drives and they were PATHETIC! All they knew was logbooks and pre-trip inpects! They had not a clue how to actually drive a loaded truck safely or drive one well! My point? Learn from a neighbor, family, someone you know who can show you what trucking is supposed to be, not in a class room. That's a big reason why there's so many bad, terrible drivers on the road today. I'm 61 and just about done! Best of luck to you future trucker!